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Pilkington “K”
Glass:
How does Pilkington
“K” glass work?
You are probably wondering
how a microscopic coating on a a pane
of glass can make such a big difference
to its performance. This is how it works:
The glass in your windows
and doors absorbs heat and then radiates
it again on the colder, outside, surface.
Pilkington “K” glass has what
is called a low emissivity coating on
the surface that faces into the air gap
of the double glazed unit.
Low emissivity means the
coating is a poor radiator. The heat absorbed
by the coated glass is inhibited from
radiating across the air gap and then
from the outer pane to the cold outside
world. Instead the heat is reflected back
into the room by the coating, which works
is a similar way to a sheet of reflecting
foil placed behind a central heating radiator
bouncing the heat back into the room.
Helping to meet
the latest building regulations:
Changes to the government
building regulations (Part L in England
and Wales) aim to improve the thermal
efficiency of all buildings, and set out
mandatory requirements for the majority
of replacement glazing. With Pilkington
“K” glass incorporated into
a suitable insulating unit, you can be
sure your new glazing meets with these
new regulations
Perfect for Conservatories:
The energy efficient quality
of Pilkington “K” glass make
it the ideal choice for a conservatory
too – as thousands of satisfied
customers across the country can testify.
With better insulation and no cold spots
near windows, it will typically keep an
unheated conservatory more comfortable
and increase the efficiency of a heated
conservatory. By making the inner pane
of your glazing much warmer, cold spots
are eliminated, giving you more usable
floor space. Allow you to make the most
of you conservatory all year round.
Save on your heating
bills:
Pilkington “K”
glass not only saves energy and vital
natural resources, but also saves you
money. Its unique properties and superior
insulation keep your home warmer, which
means you can turn down your thermostat
and still remain comfortable, resulting
in savings on heating bills.
Appearance:
Pilkington K glass
is essentially a film coating, this does
have a slight effect on the appearance
of the glazing. The glass may appear to
have a slight green tint. However this
is only noticeable when seen next to normal
glazing, and when looking from the outside
inwards.
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